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Native American culture is embedded in all aspects of life at Amangiri. The property is
proud of its close proximity to the Navajo Nation 4GUGTXCVKQP CPF VJCVoU TGƃGEVGF VJTQWIJ VJG spa treatment menu, food offering and cultural activities organised for guests to enjoy.
Soon after arriving on property, we witness an energetic, traditional Native American hoop dance performance and have the opportunity to CUM SWGUVKQPU 1VJGT CEVKXKVKGU KPENWFG ƂTGUKFG storytelling and making dreamcatchers.
Many of the staff have Native American ancestry and are eager to provide insight into their culture for those wanting to know and understand more.
a 15-minute drive away) was rapper Kanye West that he proclaimed “We need to Amangiri the world” in a Twitter post some years ago. It’s easy to understand why the property is a m>}niÌ voÀ Ìhi >vyÕinÌ° ÕiÃÌÃ VonÛiÀ}i hiÀi voÀ the isolation this magical property affords them; this place is a remote haven of epic magnitude. Beyond its sheer seclusion – and perhaps more important to the well-heeled – the staff are reliably discreet, not once divulging any details of celebrity guests even when quizzed by a gaggle of journalists.
Great expectations
I arrive at Amangiri expecting to be wowed, and I almost feel nervous that it won’t live up to the hype. I needn’t have worried. The architecture is utter perfection, with razor-sharp, modern concrete lines contrasting with the often bright blue sky. Fabric canopies and clever design help to create mesmerising shadow displays across all corners of the property. Angular structures frame the views over the vast Utah desert, as if allowing guests to sit and stare at an ever-changing postcard. The 34 suites are located in two wings that sweep
from each side of the main pavilion and it’s here that guests convene for meals, cultural immersion sessions and to access the spectacular swimming pool, which wraps around an escarpment of sandstone rock. Jet-lagged, I am lucky enough to enjoy an early-morning swim, watching as the rising sun turns the mesa from deep red to burnt orange. My home during my stay isn’t Amangiri itself,
but recent addition Camp Sarika, a tented camp located on the Amangiri estate that opened during the pandemic to allow guests to embrace an even
Native American hoop dance
deeper wilderness experience. Closer to the towering mesas and slot canyons, these 10 luxurious tented pavilions blend perfectly into the rusty landscape. Each houses one or two bedrooms, plus a spacious lounge and enormous bathroom with a deep bathtub. Outdoors, each pavilion has a private plunge pool,
> wÀi«iÌ Ìhi «iÀviVÌ Ã«oÌ Ìo Ìo>ÃÌ Ã½moÀià Õn`iÀ > ÃkÞ full of stars), an outdoor shower and plenty of space to while away the hours. Camp Sarika has its own
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